Bronze Age - Luristan Spouted Oil Container > Lot No. 799

Description:
Circa 3rd millenium BC. A beaten circular body with integral foot, cutting in harply at the shoulders and rising to a turned rim. The short cylindrical spout brazed to the body.

Measurements:
695 grams, 15 cm high.

Condition:
Fine, uncleaned with good patina.

References:
See P. Moorey, Ancient Bronzes from Luristan, pp. 37-38 for discussion on these vessels.

Estimate: £300 - 400 (EUR 370 - 500; USD 480 - 640)

Auction date: Thursday 9th September 2010 at The Swedenborg Hall 20-21 Bloomsbury Way
London WC1A 2TH